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Commissioning and procurement
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Current opportunities
We advertise opportunities over £25,000.
Local Plan Housing Targets Exceptional Circumstances Study
Applications close on 22 March at 12.30pm.
Reference A1088.
We're inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for Housing Targets Exceptional Circumstances Study.
The contract will involve consultants carrying out a scoping exercise with the aim of identifying where there may be exceptional circumstances as set out in NPPF paragraph 61, that demonstrate a lower housing target than that defined through the Government’s Standard Method. Where circumstances have been identified, to produce evidence to determine a lower housing target that could be used in the Council’s Local Plan Review.
The contract will start on 29 April, 2024 and end on 1 November, 2024. We may extend the opportunity for a further 2 months. The bidder who submits the most economically advantageous quotation will be awarded the contract.
Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted on the council's e-tendering portal.
Burial Software
Applications close on 1 April, 2024 at 9am.
Reference A1090.
We're inviting expressions of interest to quote for burial software.
The contract will involve the provision, hosting, licensing and support of appropriate burial software to enable us to accurately provide the burial service, maintain records and provide an interface for colleagues, contractors and the public. The service will also provide for data migration of existing records and appropriate training.
The contract will start on 14 May, 2024 and end on 13 May, 2029. The bidder who submits the most economically advantageous quotation will be awarded the contract.
Expressions of interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted on our e-tendering portal.
West Minster Footbridge
Applications close on 2 April 2024 at 9am.
Reference A1096.
We're inviting Expressions of Interest to quote for a structural inspection of a footbridge over Network Rail Sheerness branch line off Cromwell Road, Sheerness.
Evidence of previous inspections of structures over the Rail Network would need to be submitted before consideration. This would include copies of previous RAMS, WPP and BAPA agreement with Network Rail.
The survey should be carried out by a suitably qualified structural engineer with the relevant experience and qualifications in bridge structures, and all necessary permissions from Network Rail. Following the inspection, a report will be submitted to Swale Borough Council including the below information:
- condition of the structure (including load bearing frame)
- list of remedial works needed (listed in “high”, “medium” and “low” priority order with timescales for each)
- recommended timeline for future inspections (e.g., annually, bi-annual etc) including an indication of ongoing inspection costs
Please note there is no guarantee that the successful bidder for this inspection would be awarded any future inspections based on this Expression of Interest / quotation process.
The successful Contractor will need to liaise with Network Rail regarding Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), Work Package Plan (WPP) and Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) and submit copies of these to Swale Borough Council. Swale Borough Council will evaluate the findings of the report and will seek quotations on any works identified.
The evaluation criteria will be based on 60 Price 40 non-price/quality.
The contract commencement/end date will be confirmed once agreements are in place.
Expressions of Interest the must be submitted uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal.